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St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool

556 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024
licensed capacity
47
a week, county median
$379
year first licensed
2006
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About St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool

St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Encinitas, California. The state has licensed it since January 18, 2006, for up to 47 children.

It describes a Faith-based, Play-based and Reggio Emilia approach.

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits since Feb 2023, with 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation.

Faith-based
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Ages 2 through 5 years old
Hours today
Not listed
Licensed capacity
47 children

Hours

Hours

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Programs

Programs and care

AgesAges 2 through 5 years old
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based, Reggio Emilia
Licensed capacity47 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in San Diego County has a median price of $379 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
San Diego County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$379
Home daycare$251

Toddler

Center$269
Home daycare$238

Preschool

Center$243
Home daycare$238

School age

Center$219
Home daycare$180

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool since Feb 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Child care center
Capacity
47 children
First licensed
2006
License number
#376700139
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Summary

2 visits since Feb 2023 · Last visit Mar 25, 2025

Type A citations 0 · Type B citations 1, as the state counts them

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  1. Mar 25, 2025Inspection
  2. Feb 13, 2023Inspection

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division publishes how many Type A and Type B citations each visit produced, not the rule text. The state defines Type A as a violation that is an immediate risk to children's health, safety or personal rights, and Type B as one that could become an immediate risk if not corrected.

Copied from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Jan 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool

Is St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool licensed?

Yes. California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed January 18, 2006.

Does St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool have inspection violations?

California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division lists 2 visits to St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool since Feb 2023. Its published counts show 0 Type A and 1 Type B citation across those visits.

How many children can St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool care for?

47, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (760) 231-1917 to confirm.

How much does St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (760) 231-1917 to ask.

What is St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool's phone number?

(760) 231-1917.

Where is St. Mark Lutheran Church & Preschool?

556 S. El Camino Real, Encinitas, CA 92024. The nearest other daycare we list is Lighthouse Christian Preschool, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).